Algonquin News

In honor of Memorial Day, many offices and agencies are closed.A All government offices are closed today.

It's no secret: There are a lot of houses on the market right now.A With that in mind, Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch has unrolled a new feature.

Skokie Woman Charged In Fatal Crash A 23-year-old Skokie woman was charged in the crash that killed an 8-year-old boy , according to a police statement released Wednesday.

An Algonquin woman who was convicted of a murder-for-hire plot against her now ex-husband has failed in her bid to win a new trial.

Fellow runners, walkers and bicyclists, please give a nod if you've had the dreamy vision of someday living in a world where non-motorized transportation is the norm rather than the exception, with a plethora of peaceful trails that connect us and provide pathways between destinations.

Area college students graduated and/or have been recognized for the following academic achievements: DePaul University Dean's List In order to qualify for the Dean's List at DePaul, students must earn above a 3.0 grade point average on a four point scale.A The following local residents made the Dean's List at DePaul University for the winter ... (more)

The Algonquin Police Department is investigating a bank robbery reported Wednesday afternoon at Fifth Third Bank in Algonquin, 450 S. Algonquin Road.A The man accused in the robbery got away with an undetermined amount of cash, according to an Algonquin Police Department press release.A The man, described as 30 to 40 years old and Hispanic, entered ... (more)

ALGONQUIN – The Lions Armstrong Memorial Pool will open for the summer on Saturday and is scheduled to stay open through Labor Day weekend.

Does it matter if Riverside Plaza in Algonquin ends up being a rental development rather than a condo building as originally planned? Members of the Algonquin downtown planning study steering committee, which includes residents and business owners, hold a variety of opinions on the matter, which Algonquin trustees debated Tuesday night.

Riverside Plaza Developer John Breugelmans plans toA provide an update on his vacant property at Routes 31 and 62 during Tuesday's Committee of a Whole meeting in Algonquin, village officials told the Northwest Herald.

The map at the top of this page shows the locations and details on police reports provided by theA Lake in the Hills Police Department A and theA Algonquin Police Department A over the past week.

Algonquin's Run for Recreation took place over the weekend with dozens of area runners participating in the inauguralA 10-mile race.

Area government officials are looking for the public's input on ways to address the degrading water quality of Woods Creek Watershed.

The map at the top of this page shows the locations and details on police reports provided by theA Lake in the Hills Police Department A and theA Algonquin Police Department A over the past week.

A game of horse shoes at Camp Algonquin. For more than 100 years, the camp was a getaway for many.

For the first time the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will be holding a summit in an American city other than Washington, D.C. In addition to global leaders, more than 2,000 journalists and countless demonstrators and activists are expected to inundate the Chicago area.

Recently Sold Homes in Algonquin, Lake in the Hills 1641 Glengarry Court in Algonquin sold for $122,500 on May 4. The 3-bedroom, two-bathroom home had 1,649 square feet.

A It maybe the beginning of summer, but planning for Fall Fest 2012 is well under way.

ALGONQUIN – District 158 is throwing out textbooks to teach elementary students reading and literacy through digital tablets, a transformation that will cost the district $3.2 million over the next three years.

Kindergarten teacher Kathleen Bacon hands out stickers to Tucker Wall , 5, of Lake in the Hills, and Ian McShane, 6, of Algonquin, during class Tuesday at Lincoln Prairie Elementary.